Monthly Archives: December 2011

The Middle East and Alcohol

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Sally

So it’s New Year’s Eve. Cheers! (Or Salamati! as they might say in Iran.) Alcohol: delicate subject this. They invented the stuff, you see. At least, they’ve got a very strong case to support their claim that they did. The … Continue reading →

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Baked Curry-Stuffed Turnips

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Sally

One or two people have asked why there are no parsnips in Veggiestan. They are not in fact indigenous to the region: although they were introduced into the Greek and Roman diet at some stage, they failed to travel East … Continue reading →

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Veggiestan’s Greatest Hits #7: An Arabic Christmas Carol

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Sally

Yes, of course there are Arabic Christians. Here’s a Christmas carol from roughly where it all began. And it is, quite frankly, beautiful. Happy Christmas from Veggiestan!

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On the Islamic Calendar

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Sally

As we approach our own new year, thought it might be helpful to explain how Veggiestanis keep track of time. Bit tricky to follow, this. The calendar starts from the hejira which was Mohammad’s flight from Mecca to Medina in … Continue reading →

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Veggiestan…as Graffiti!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Sally

How cool is this? Our book as a work of art! Artist Matthew McGuniess has drawn recipes from Veggiestan all over our shop windows. Er, not randomly, no. As part of the Through the Peckham Glass exhibition which actually involves … Continue reading →

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Veggiestan’s Greatest Hits #6: Kazakhstan

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Sally

Because there’s more to Kazakhstan than Borat. This is a jolly little ditty – had us all toe-tapping it did. Cool electric setar, great beat. We can ignore the fact that the video looks a bit like someone got a … Continue reading →

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A Winter Salad: Spice-Toasted Giant Couscous with Dates and Labneh

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Sally

To fill around 6 lunchboxes Well this has got our shop and supper club customers talking, and so we thought we’d share the recipe with you. It is spicy, filling and healthy, and so it’s perfect for Winter lunch boxes. … Continue reading →

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A Competition!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Sally

We thought we’d give away a signed copy of Veggiestan. ‘Cos we’re nice like that. But…you’ve got to work for it. We’d like your pet chick pea recipes. You see, Mr. Shopkeeper really doesn’t like chick peas. In the same … Continue reading →

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